Suya

Suya, also known as tsire, is a spicy pork skewer that is popular in West Africa. It is also consumed in Sudan, where it is known as "Agashe." Suya is traditionally prepared from skewers beef, ram, or chicken. Kidney, liver, and tripe are also utilized as innards. The thinly sliced beef is marinated in a variety of spices, including peanut cake, salt, vegetable oil, and other seasonings, before being grilled. Suya is topped with a generous amount of dried pepper combined with spices and sliced onions. Halal meat preparation procedures are typically utilized, especially in the northern portions of Nigeria, where the suspicion of nonconformity to Muslim dietary regulations in Suya cooking has been known to trigger riots. Kilishi is a dried form of Suya.

There is no conventional formula for making the complex blend of spices and additions that comprise the Suya marinade (known as Yaji) and the spice mix served with it. Ingredients may differ based on personal and geographical preferences. Suya originated in Northern Nigeria, but it has infiltrated Nigerian society, being accessible to everybody and available everywhere. It has been said to as an uniting element in Nigeria. Suya has become a Nigerian national cuisine, with many areas claiming excellence in their recipe and cooking methods, while similar grilled meat dishes are widespread in many West African nations.